Sri Lanka with kids

Should you travel to Sri Lanka with kids? Is it a family friendly travel destination?

Short answer: YES ❤️ In fact, families are often the most happy guests in Sri Lanka. Travelling with kids, you will feel welcome everywhere, and the younger children will get a lot of positive attention 😍. And besides, Sri Lanka is full of activities that children love. Some highlights are :

There are some important facts to consider, and ways to make sure your family-holiday will be as pleasant and enjoyable as possible – for the whole family. I will go through some of this here:

What to bring for a family holiday in Sri Lanka:

• Quality sun screen.
• Kids books and entertainment.
• Diapers (+ washable for swimming♻️ ).
• Baby food (if your baby is a picky eater).

What you can get in Sri Lanka:

• Summer clothes, t-shirts and dresses.
• Laundry service.
• Beach toys, colouring books etc.
• Baby formula.
• FOOD: A limited selection of commercial baby food – but abundance of fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, chicken, rice and potatoes. 😊 PS: Just ask at our restaurant – and we can prepare something your kids like!

Travelling with kids?

A swimming pool will the take holiday to the next level 💦💙 You can relax in the sun bed, while your energetic little ones, can swim, div, float and jump 🐬 all day long!

Maybe you can even finish that book you always bring for a holiday 😆

Where to visit visit with Children?

• Hikkaduwa is a great beach place. The 7 km long beach has one area that is swimable year round, one are area for snorkling, and another place where you can see the giant Sea Turtles from land 🤩🐢 Read more about Hikkaduwa HERE.
• Udawalawe National Park is the place to go for Elephants🐘. This is the most family friendly park because the duration of the safari is shorter – and elephants are 99% guaranteed.
• Take a 10 days round tour around the country – with a private driver. This makes your travel experience safe, relaxing and enjoyable.